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Pros and Cons of Business Partnerships
Want to start a business with a partner? Entrepreneurs shared their insights on the pros and cons of business partnerships.
By: Nicole Fallon

CO— Wins 2019 EPPY Awards for Best Business Blog and Best Website Design
The 2019 EPPY Awards by Editor & Publisher have recognized CO— by U.S. Chamber of Commerce as the winner of two categories.
By: CO Staff

How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work From Home
Telecommuting comes with many perks — the top two being the time and money saved by avoiding a commute. Here are the best ways to approach your boss about a remote schedule.
By: Kristin Colella

What Is Business Development?
Business development is essential for any small business, but it can be challenging. Here are the steps you need to take to get the most out of your 'biz dev' efforts.
By: Sean Peek

How to Use Business Development to Grow Your Business
Business development is broadly defined as finding and building new opportunities, though most of the tactics revolve around the sales funnel. Here are other ways to benefit from those methods.
By: Kaylee Kolditz

How to Build a Coworking Business
The surge in coworking spaces is only expected to increase in coming years. Here are some top tips on how to make a coworking space work for its members.
By: Emily Heaslip

How to Create a Board of Directors
While it is a big undertaking, creating a board of directors can provide guidance and accountability to propel your company forward.
By: Kaylee Kolditz

Remote Work Tools
Flexible work arrangements are a desired employee benefit, but can also benefit the employer when implemented correctly. Here are the tools you need to get started.
By: Jamie Johnson

How to Prepare Your Business For a Recession
Many financial experts and economists predict the next economic recession is just around the corner. Here are a few things you can do to make sure your business is prepared.
By: Nicole Fallon

Business Lessons from 'Shark Tank' Contestants
If you're looking for investors, you can learn a lot from the contestants of ABC's "Shark Tank."
By: Nicole Fallon

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